List of All BCCI Secretaries From 1928 to 2024


Jay Shah - current BCCI Secretary and future ICC Chairman [X.com]Jay Shah - current BCCI Secretary and future ICC Chairman [X.com]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been the foundation of cricket administration in India since its establishment in 1928.

With its headquarters in Mumbai, the BCCI is not just the wealthiest cricket governing body globally but also a powerful force in international cricket.

Over the decades, the BCCI has played a critical role in nurturing talent through grassroots programs to ensure that India's cricketing brilliance remains unparalleled.

The role of the BCCI Secretary has been central to the organization's operations since its inception. The BCCI Secretary holds the authority to take action or defend the office bearers and employees of the BCCI. 

Over the years, the position has been held by some of the most influential figures in Indian cricket. Take a look at the list of BCCI secretaries through the years.

List of All BCCI Secretaries [1928-Present]

Sr No.
Name
Age
Tenure
1Anthony de Mello601928–38
2K. S. Ranga Rao-1938–46
3Pankaj Gupta -1946–48
4M. G. Bhave -1948–51
5A. N. Ghose-1951–60
6M. Chinnaswamy911960–65
7S. Sriraman 741965–70
8M.V. Chandgadkar -1970–75
9Ghulam Ahmed 76
1975–80
10A.W. Kanmadikar -1980–85
11Ranbir Singh Mahendra-1985–90
12Jagmohan Dalmiya751990–91
13C. Nagaraj-1991–93
14Jagmohan Dalmiya751993–97
15Jaywant Y. Lele 751997–99
16Niranjan S. Shah 801999–2003
17S. K. Nair-2003–04
18Niranjan S. Shah 802004–08
19N. Srinivasan792008–11
20Sanjay Jagdale 732011–13
21Sanjay Patel -2013–15
22Anurag Thakur492015–16
23Ajay Shirke 702016–17
24Amitabh Choudhary 62
2017–19
25Jay Shah352019–Present


Current BCCI Secretary – Jay Shah

Current BCCI Secretary - Jay Shah [X.com]Current BCCI Secretary - Jay Shah [X.com]

Jay Shah, who has been at the helm as the BCCI Secretary since October 2019, has brought a fresh perspective to Indian cricket administration.

Starting his journey in 2009 with the Gujarat Cricket Association, Shah quickly climbed the ranks to become one of the most influential figures in global cricket.

In 2022, he was re-elected as the BCCI Secretary, with his tenure set to run until 2025. However, recently, Shah was elected unopposed as the new ICC Chair, a role he will assume on December 1, 2024.

His tenure as BCCI Secretary has been marked by significant achievements. The announcement of the new BCCI Secretary is still pending.

BCCI Secretaries List: FAQs

Q.1. Who is the secretary of BCCI?

Answer: Jay Shah currently serves as the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Q.2. Who will be the next BCCI secretary?

Answer: Reports suggest that Rohan Jaitley is likely to be the next BCCI Secretary.

Q.3. Who is more powerful, the Secretary or the President in BCCI?

Answer: The President holds the highest position within the BCCI, making it the most powerful role in the organization.

Q.4. Which Maharaja served as BCCI president?

Answer: The Maharaja of Vizianagaram was the first Indian cricketer to hold the position of President of the BCCI.

Q.5. Who is the CEO of BCCI?

Answer: As of August 2023, Roger Binny is the current President of BCCI, and Jay Shah is the Secretary.